U Street NW reopens in both directions

6:24 p.m. Update: DDOT says U Street has reopened in both directions.

5:05 p.m. Update: U Street is still closed because of the multi-car accident, according to the District Department of Transportation. You should use an alternate route.
Original post: A motor vehicle accident has closed U Street NW between Eighth and Ninth streets, according to District officials.